01x02 - Fuyutsuki Koharu

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Fuyutsuki.

Here, your cane.

Thanks for that, as well as last week.

Sorano, you don't have
a second-period class, right?

LOVE UNSEEN BENEATH THE CLEAR NIGHT SKY

Hey!

It's Yuko.

You recognized it was Hayase
just by her voice alone?

Yuko has a cute voice,
so it's easy to recognize.

I see.

When someone lost their sight,
I heard their other senses

became more acute.
- There you are. Good morning!

Good morning.

I'd like to ask her about it,

but it felt like a bit of a rude question.
- You're early today.

but it felt like a bit of a rude question.
- Yeah.

My second-period class was canceled
because the professor couldn't come.

What were you two talking about?

We were talking about how your voice
is easy to recognize from a distance.

Really?

So does losing your sight
really make your hearing better?

No, I don't think so.

She actually asked that...

She's so oblivious.
- I've heard some people can use echoes

She's so oblivious.
- to figure out where things are.

No, I can't do that.

Well, I have played
the piano for a long time,

so I guess I can tell some sounds apart.

You've learned piano, Koharu?

Then I have a favor to ask you.

What is it?

Do you know the Memorial Hall?

There's a piano there.

I guess I can head back now.
- I'd like you to check the piano's sound

Well then, I'll head back to the dorm now.
- before the jazz concert at the festival.

Well then, I'll head back to the dorm now.
- No problem.

Then, Sorano, can you show us the way
to the Memorial Hall while you're at it?

Show you the way?
What do you mean?

I just explained.

The piano at the Memorial Hall
will be used at the school jazz concert.

Since I'm on the festival
executive committee,

I need to make sure
the piano's working properly.

Koharu said she'd check it to make
sure it's not making any weird sounds.

So why do you want me to take you there?

You're heading back
to your dorm anyway, right?

The Memorial Hall
is inside the dormitory area.

The dorm grounds have those
'No Unauthorized Entry' signs up,

so you're only allowed
to go in if you're a resident.

Come on, please?

I guess it's on my way back anyway.

NO UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY

Hello?

Okay, I'll be right there.

Sorry! I have a festival executive
committee meeting to go!

What?

Koharu, can you check that piano for me?

I got this.

Sorano, I'll leave the rest to you!
- Hey, wait...!

Wait a minute!

Let's go.

MEMORIAL HALL

Can you sit down?

Thank you.

It's a grand piano.

You can tell?

The way the keys feel
is completely different.

The keys of a grand piano
come back up much faster.

Oh?

I know it's a bit late to ask now,
but can you play the piano if you can't see?

If it's a piece I memorized back
when I could see, I can still play it.

That makes sense.
There are blind pianists.

Those people are on a whole other level.

It's difficult for me to learn
new pieces now that I can't see.

I still have a lot of habits and
memories from when I could see.

When I play the piano,

I still glance toward where
the sheet music would be.

When someone speaks to me,
I instinctively turn to face them.

And when fireworks go off,
I still instinctively look up at the sky.

Because I still have memories
from when I could see,

it makes me really glad
that I got to have that experience.

Is it right to compliment her now?

Or would that be rude?

It makes me nervous knowing
that you'll hear me play.

Is it okay if I start playing?

Go ahead.

She plays really well.

How was it?

How was it...?

Well...

Bach's piece is really wonderful.

But that wasn't Bach.

Then Mozart's piece?

You're so wrong.

Then it must be Chopin's piece!

You really crack me up, Sorano.

It's a piece called "Arabian Sea"
by Harumi Fuuki.

I've never heard of that one.

It's a piece that's often picked
for piano competitions.

I played it when I was in fifth grade.

I like to play it at a slower tempo
than the sheet music suggests.

Honestly, I think you played very well.

It's amazing to be able to play
such a piece in elementary school.

Thank you.

Let me play a bit more.

Go ahead.

NIGHTTIME PUSH-BUTTON SIGNAL

The piano might require a bit of tuning,
but I think it's good enough.

Thank you.

It's nothing.

Besides the piano,
when my white cane fell on the ground...

Huh?

At that time, I had a feeling
you would pick it up for me again.

And you really did pick it up,
which made me so happy.

But there was no guarantee
I'd pick it up, right?

But you did it.

I was hoping we might be able
to have tea out on the terrace again,

but calling out your name in the lecture
hall would have been so embarrassing.

I'm really glad we got
to talk to each other again.

You have added me on LIME,
so you can just message me.

I can?

Sure.

Okay.

Shall we go?

For some reason,

Fuyutsuki's voice sounded as cheerful
as the bird chirping from a traffic light.

People's feelings of
affection can increase

GROUP COHESION - LOVE - ADVERTISING - AMOUNT
People's feelings of affection can increase

easily through things like the mere exposure
effect or the suspension bridge effect.

We tend to grow fonder
of people we see frequently

or mistake a racing heartbeat caused
by fear for romantic excitement.

I'm sure you've all experienced this
to some extent.

People you see frequently...

Then could I possibly
develop feelings for Narumi?

I totally like you!

No way.

But after living together for a while,

I have started to feel like
we get along well.

Psychology is amazing.

KOHARU FUYUTSUKI

KOHARU FUYUTSUKI
"I heard we can go inside the Meiji Maru."

"Could you come along too?"

I told her she could text me,
and she immediately sent me a message.

She's really something.

Maybe it's because our university
has a faculty for training navigators,

there's actually a sailboat
parked on campus.

KOHARU FUYUTSUKI
That sailboat called the Meiji Maru

I'LL WAIT FOR YOU IN FRONT OF THE MEIJI MARU
is said to be an important cultural property.

It also has a very impressive history.

But in the eyes of students, it's probably
just a huge boat-shaped landmark.

When I first got here,
I thought, "Wow, a boat."

Now that I've seen it so many
times, I just think, "Oh, the boat."

Fuyutsuki.

I'm Sorano. I'm here.

Sorano.

This fluttering feeling
is probably due to that, um...

Right, the suspension bridge effect
I learned about in class.

Good thing I took that psychology class,
or I would've gotten the wrong idea.

Why did you suddenly want
to come to the Meiji Maru?

Usually, there's an iron gate blocking the stairs
up to the ship, so you can't go inside.

I've always wanted to go inside,
so I asked at the office,

and they told me today is an open day,
so we can go in and look around.

I see.

Aren't you curious?

If you don't go in before graduation,

you might never go inside your whole life.

Feels like I'm the type who would
never go in my whole life.

That would be such a pity.

To be able to step inside
a ship from the Meiji era,

don't you think that's all exciting
like an adventure?

If it were me, even if I wanted to go inside,
I wouldn't actually do it.

I'd just think, "How do I get in?"
and then leave it at that.

This definitely has nothing to do
with whether one can see or not.

Fuyutsuki is really amazing.

She's a really remarkable person.

Alright, I'll go in with you.

Really?

Didn't you invite me?

Great!

I couldn't help but be surprised
that such a ship really existed back then.

The interior of the ship had many steps,

which made it hard for Fuyutsuki
- This is the first-class cabin,

to walk around.
- with a table in the middle.

I did my best to describe everything in
- This says "Imperial Suite",

as much detail as possible,
- and there's a red sofa.

like for the layout, the colors,
- Along the wall are some parts used

like for the layout, the colors,
- when repairing the mast and spar.

and how ornate everything was.
- This room displays various small fittings

and how ornate everything was.
- and equipment from the ship.

Thank you.

Can I walk over to the bow?

Be careful.

It feels like we're really on a ship.

Are you satisfied?

What is the view like from here?

Well...

There's a long yellow pole called
the bowsprit extending from the bow.

From straight ahead to the right,
it's all ocean.

On the left are the trees on campus
swaying in the wind.

At this time, there's no one around.

That sounds beautiful.

It must be a wonderful place.

I'm also surprised that there's
a place like this on campus.

Thank you for coming with me.

It is really worth it to come inside.

I had a great experience too.

That's good to hear.

I'd feel bad if I were
the only one enjoying it.

Let's go back.

Oh, right.

What are you doing?

I'm feeling the wind.

Do you know the movie 'Titanic'?

I think I saw it on TV
when I was in middle school.

Me too!

I could still see back then.

Say, Sorano...

Do you want to do
Titanic role-play with me?

Here?

Don't people usually do that at the bow?

That's not allowed.

Before we came on board, the person at
the information desk specifically warned us,

CAUTION: LEANING OVER THE RAILING
"Leaning over the railing is dangerous,

IS VERY DANGEROUS.
"Leaning over the railing is dangerous,

PLEASE DO NOT ENGAGE IN SUCH BEHAVIOR.
so you must never do that."

That's true.

But why here of all places...

It's fine.

Because I can't see,

I can imagine anywhere
and anything in my mind.

Right?

So, about this Titanic role-play,

is it me playing Rose
and you playing Jack?

Then I'll sing the theme song
to liven things up.

I was just trying to brush it off as a joke,
but she took it seriously.

By the way, is it really okay
to do this with me?

Let's not. I'm afraid the ship
will sink if we act it out.

This ship is on land,
how could it possibly sink?

Well, you have to be
prepared for anything.

Be prepared for anything?

Sorry, I made a weird sound.

No, I should be the one apologizing.

If I had held back my laughter,

the Titanic role-play
would have been a success.

That was close.
It's just the suspension bridge effect.

Just the suspension bridge effect...

I'm flying!

Sorry, did I wake you?

Is this also the suspension bridge effect?
- Huh? Where did I put it?

Time to get up.

That nightmare I had must be
because of that adventure.

Hmm?

That's...

Are you okay?

Fuyutsuki!

Fuyutsuki.

Can you stop for a moment?

Are you Sorano?

Yes, I'm Sorano.

W-What's wrong?

Nothing, I'm just taking a walk.

Taking a walk in the rain?

Isn't it inconvenient for you
to be outside in this weather?

I want to handle my own things by myself.

Oh...

It must be hard for you
to hold an umbrella.

Let me hold it for you.

It's nothing, really.

Th-Thank you.

Let's go.

You're really kind.

Not really.

I just happened to see you on the road,

and when I saw you had your
hands full, I thought I'd help.

It's still raining.

Let's enter through the main gate
and go to the classroom via Building 1.

Hey, Sorano.

Hmm?

Can we call each other by our first names?

What?

We've known each other for a month now.

And you've helped me a lot
during that time.

If it's just a nickname...

Then... How about you call me Koharun?

No, no, no!

I can only call you by the surname.

Sorry, I didn't hold
the umbrella properly.

What's wrong?

Are we both under the umbrella?

Yeah.

You can still call me 'Fuyutsuki.'

Okay.

Can I call you Kakeru then?

Yeah...

Thank you.

Let's go, Kakeru.

KOHARU FUYUTSUKI